Dharna violence cases: ATC seeks report on status of accused

Four cases pertaining to violence in the capital, including an attack on the state television building, Parliament, and then-SSP Operations Asmatullah Junejo, were filed against leaders and workers of PTI and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) during the 2014 anti-government protests.

The court then summoned all three PTI leaders, who are out on bail, to appear in court. Later, Umar appeared in court while Qureshi’s exemption plea for today was approved.

The court also ordered the government today to submit a report on the status of the accused and declared PAT chief Dr Tahirul Qadri, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak and senior PTI leader Jahangir Tareen as perpetual absconders.

At the last hearing, Imran was granted an exemption from appearing in the next hearing.

A notice for a permanent exemption from appearing before the court in the cases was also issued to the prosecution. In today’s hearing, the prosecutor sought time for arguments on Imran’s permanent exemption plea.-Web Desk